Midwest Invasion of 1967
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title:
Midwest Invasion of 1967
text:
The Midwest Invasion of 1967 or Midwest Offensive, codenamed Operation Torch, was a military operation between Nigerian and Biafran military forces during the Nigerian Civil War. The invasion began on August 9 when 3,000 Biafran soldiers led by General Victor Banjo crossed the River Niger Bridge into Asaba. Upon reaching Agbor, the Biafrans split up. With the 12th Battalion moving west capturing Benin City and Ore, the 18th Battalion swung south, taking Warri, Sapele and Ughelli, while the 13th
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Nigerian military operation
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midwest_Invasion_of_1967
date created:
2012-09-12T01:01:44Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T06:46:30Z
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